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Middle School ) from 1974 to 1976 and transitioned to Denton ISD ’ s central administration in 1976 , serving as its athletic director until his retirement in 1997 .
“ Years ago , when I was applying for the Ryan High coaching job , my father told me the first person I needed to contact was Bill Carrico ,” said Joey Florence , the district ’ s athletic director , during the dedication ceremony . “ He was synonymous with athletics in Denton .”
A longtime Denton County resident , Coach Carrico graduated from Denton High School in 1955 and North Texas State University ( now the University of North Texas ) in 1960 . At NTSU , Carrico was a member of the football team , was named an All- American and was recently named to the UNT sAll-Century team . but stern or direct way of helping some of our young men rethink their choices – just with one word or a certain look . Magic .”
During the complex dedication , several former players and colleagues visibly laughed when speakers alluded to Coach Carrico ’ s way of encouraging people .
“ I know most people will see our father ’ s name on this complex and remember him for his athletic accomplishments ,” said Joy Carrico , his daughter . “ But for us , having our name attached to this complex means so much more – family and a father who loved each of us to the fullest .”
Despite retiring nearly two decades prior and up until his passing , Coach Carrico maintained a commitment to helping Denton ISD students learn . In his free time , Carrico mentored students at Borman Elementary for several years . “ We hand selected some of the students to work with Coach ,” said Robert Gonzalez , administrator and former Borman principal . “ He had this gentle ,
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